Converting an HP integrated XenServer server to Citrix XenServer retail release

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Converting an HP integrated XenServer

server to Citrix XenServer retail release

Table of contents

Executive summary............................................................................................................................... 2

Possible scenarios................................................................................................................................2

Scenario 1: Stand-alone, no external storage ...................................................................................... 3

Scenario 2: Stand-alone, external storage........................................................................................... 3

Scenario 3: Pooled servers................................................................................................................ 4

Summary ............................................................................................................................................ 6

For more information............................................................................................................................ 7

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Converting an HP integrated XenServer server to Citrix XenServer retail release Table of contents Executive summary............................................................................................................................... 2 Possible scenarios................................................................................................................................ 2 Scenario 1: Stand-alone, no external storage ........................................................................
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Executive summary This paper explains how to convert HP ProLiant servers currently running HP integrated XenServer to the Citrix retail release of XenServer 5.5. This is a destructive upgrade requiring Citrix XenServer 5.5 to be installed from scratch. The following steps show how to preserve the existing Virtual Machine (VM) infrastructure during this process, and if running in a pooled environment, perform the upgrade without shutting down any virtual machines.
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Scenario 1: Stand-alone, no external storage This scenario assumes all storage is internal to the server. The steps to convert are: 1. Shut down all VMs and export the VMs to an external storage area. 2. Once all of the VMs have been exported, record the necessary server information (Hostname, IP Address, network configuration, etc.) that will be required for the new installation. 3. Power off the server and remove the USB stick or Flash card, if that was the original boot media. 4.
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3. Once any locally stored VMs have been exported and the storage repository metadata has been backed up, record the necessary server information (Hostname, IP Address, network configuration, storage information (iSCSI target information, NFS information), etc.) that will be required for the new installation. 4. Power off the server and remove the USB stick or Flash card, if that was the original boot media. 5. Install Citrix XenServer onto the server, using the information gathered earlier.
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Note When migrating VMs between servers in the pool, do not migrate a VM from a host that has been upgraded to a host that has not yet been upgraded. Migrations must be from a non-upgraded host to an upgraded host. 2. Once the server is in maintenance mode: a. If there are any VMs local to this server only (not on shared storage, which can be run on this server only), export these VMs. b. Record server information (host name, IP Address, etc.) c.
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When adding the new server back into the pool, any additional management interfaces that were defined for the original server must be added back to the new server. For example, if the original configuration had the Primary Interface to manage the server and a second interface for iSCSI storage access by the server, the second interface will not be automatically added. The steps necessary to force joining of a pool and designating a new master can also be done from the command line.
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For more information HP ProLiant servers, http://www.hp.com/go/proliant Citrix XenServer from HP, http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/citrix/ Citrix XenServer, http://www.citrix.com/English/ps2/products/product.asp?contentID=683148 HP ActiveAnswers for Citrix XenServer, http://h71019.www7.hp.com/ActiveAnswers/cache/457122-0-0-225-121.html To help us improve our documents, please provide feedback at http://h20219.www2.hp.com/ActiveAnswers/us/en/solutions/technical_tools_feedback.html.